Microsoft has, in conjunction with World Update 20, released Local Legend 22, bringing Japan’s post-war NAMC YS-11 airliner to both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. 

Developed by the Nihon Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation in the late 1950s, the YS-11 first flew in 1962 and entered service three years later. A straightforward, robust design, low wing, pressurised cabin, and tricycle gear helped it find work with civil and military operators worldwide. 

Power comes from a pair of Rolls-Royce Dart Mk. 542-12K turboprops, driving four-blade, constant-speed propellers, giving the YS-11 plenty of short-field capability.

In the simulator, the YS-11 is offered in two variants, Passenger and VIP Charter, and comes with a set of period-appropriate liveries.

Performance figures presented with the release include a service ceiling of 23,000 feet, a maximum range of 1,485 miles, and a typical cruise speed of nearly 294 mph. 

The YS-11 also boasts impressive take-off and landing distances of 3,642 feet and 2,165 feet, respectively.

For the full read, you can find Microsoft's blog post here.

Local Legend 22 is now available via the in-sim marketplace for $19.99, with rental options including a seven-day pass for $9.99, a three-day pass for $6.99, and a one-day free trial.

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